Stories from Thursday, August 13, 2015

Cooler temperatures, light winds and cloud cover last week aided crews battling a series of wildfires in Elmore County and surrounding areas. Two fires reported in Elmore County on Aug. 4 were linked to lightning from a thunderstorm that rolled through the area earlier that evening...

In-person absentee voting continued this week regarding a plant facility levy submitted by the Mountain Home School District. The school district is asking voters to approve a plant facility levy during the Aug. 25 election, which would run over a five-year period in the amount of up to $1 million per year...

Idaho Fish and Game officials continue to offer discounts for big game hunters who want more hunting opportunities. Through Aug. 31, resident and nonresident hunters can buy remaining nonresident tags as second tags for deer and elk. Starting Sept. 1, sales of these nonresident tags will increase, which doesn't include vendor fees...